English Vocabulary

  usually (under normal conditions): We usually work every day except Sunday. often (in many situations or cases): I often take a walk during my lunch break. normally (in a normal manner, usually): It normally takes 30 minutes to get there. generally (in most cases but not always): I am …

  break the back of something (to accomplish a hard task) It took me three days to break the back of the work. The technicians want to break the back of the beast and turn the electricity on before dark. Also: break the back of the beast    – English …

  break up (end a relationship) Mike and I broke up last year. (break into parts or pieces) The ship broke up when it hit the rocks. (end or cause to end) The party began to break up after midnight. (connect and disconnect) I can’t hear you; you are breaking …

can’t cut the mustard  informal (not able to do what is needed) If he can’t cut the mustard, then we’ll get someone else to do the job. Jim is a very likeable man, but he just can’t cut the mustard. envocabulary.com

job definition job noun task or work that someone does to earn money: She got a job as a waitress. piece of work that you have to do: I spent all day doing jobs around the house. responsibility or duty: Your job is to look after the kids while we …